Missouri · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1551: Creates a civil cause of action allowing claimants to seek damages from the State for wrongful conviction

In committee Last action May 15, 2025: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Plain-language summary

HB 1551 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates a civil cause of action allowing claimants to seek damages from the State for wrongful conviction. Primary sponsor: Barry Hovis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Barry Hovis (Republican).